Secrets are leaking everywhere, and bots are to blame

Secrets like API keys, tokens, and credentials are scattered across messaging apps, spreadsheets, CI/CD logs, and even support tickets. According to Entro Security’s NHI & Secrets Risk Report H1 2025, non-human identities (NHIs), including bots, service accounts, and automation tools, are now the fastest-growing source of security risk in enterprise environments. Non-human identity risk fuels rising secret exposures Between January and June 2025, Entro saw a 44% year-over-year increase in NHIs. These machine identities now … More

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